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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,460.84, 26,170.44 and 12,167.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,460.84, 26,170.44 and 12,167.18 is: 18,236.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,460.84 : 26,170.44 = 12,167.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,460.84/26,170.44 = 12,167.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,460.84x = 26,170.44 × 12,167.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,460.84x = 318,420,454.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,420,454.16/17,460.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,236.26

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